• Acipep 40mg Tablet is an antacid
• It reduces the amount of acid produced by your stomach
• It is used to treat and prevent heartburn, indigestion and other symptoms caused by too much acid in the stomach
• It is also used to treat and prevent stomach ulcers, reflux disease and some other rare conditions
• Acipep 40mg Tablet is also commonly prescribed to prevent stomach ulcers and heartburn caused due to the use of painkillers
• It must be swallowed whole with water before or after a meal
• The medicine must be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor
• This medicine should relieve indigestion and heartburn within a few hours
• If the symptoms persist or get worse even after 14 days of treatment, you should consult your doctor immediately
• It is not recommended to Take Acipep 40mg Tablet in severe stomach disease
• You can help the medicine work better by eating smaller meals more often and avoiding spicy or oily foods.
• Most people who take Acipep 40mg Tablet do not have any side effects but the most common ones include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, diarrhea, and constipation
• If you do get a side effect, it is usually mild and will go away when you stop taking this medicine or as you adjust to it
• Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.
• Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you
• Also, tell your doctor if you are taking other medications
• This medicine is usually considered safe to take during pregnancy and breastfeeding if a doctor has prescribed it
• Avoid drinking alcohol as this can increase the amount of acid in your stomach, and make your symptoms worse.

Uses of Acipep 40mg Tablet

• In Treatment of Heartburn Heartburn is a burning feeling in your chest caused by stomach acids traveling back up towards your throat and mouth (acid reflux)
• It happens because a muscle above your stomach relaxes too much and allows stomach contents and acid to come back up into your esophagus and mouth
• This can be a symptom of indigestion (dyspepsia)
• Acipep 40mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called histamine 2 antagonists
• It works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach makes and relieves the pain associated with heartburn and indigestion
• You should take it exactly as it is prescribed or as it says on the label for it to be effective
• Some simple lifestyle changes can help stop or reduce heartburn
• Think about what foods trigger heartburn and try to avoid them; eat smaller more frequent meals; try to lose weight if you are overweight and try to find ways to relax
• Do not eat within 3–4 hours of going to bed.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Acipep 40mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Acipep 40mg Tablet

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Constipation